launch into

verb

launched into; launching into; launches into
1
: to suddenly begin doing or saying (something) in an energetic way
He launched into a speech about doing one's duty.
2
: to start involving (oneself) in (something) in an energetic way
She launched herself enthusiastically into the campaign.

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The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, which launched into low Earth orbit in 2004, has been rapidly sinking in its orbit around Earth and is expected to plunge through the atmosphere later this year, breaking apart on re-entry. — Denise Chow, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026 Subsequently, the show’s stars, such as Daviss, were launched into stardom. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 Back in April, people around the world paused their days to collectively watch in awe as four intrepid astronauts were launched into space toward the moon atop NASA's most powerful rocket ever. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 As a result, SpaceX has very rapidly become responsible for more than three-quarters of all mass launched into orbit. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for launch into

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“Launch into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/launch%20into. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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